Which reference to the religious practices in India, the “Sthanakvasi” sect belongs to (UPSC- 2018)
✓ Correct answer: b) Jainism
ExplanationJainism The “Sthanakvasi” sect belongs to Jainism.It is a branch of Svetambara Jainism that was started in 1653 AD by a merchant named Lavaji.It holds that the path to soul purification and achieving Nirvana/Moksha does not include idol worship.
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